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Atlanta, GA

Anyone taken this if so, what was your experience? I was just taken off the methotrexate because of LOTS of reasons and switched to this one

November 25, 2019
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A myRAteam Member

Have been taking for the last 3 weeks. So far I am still dealing with side effects. MD said it could take a few months before we would know if it is working. I am having abdominal pain, headaches, and very weak. I am still able to hold on to my employment as a nurse in a small hospital working 12 hour days. Praying for the best for you.

November 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

My girlfriend iwas on that for awhile. It worked well.

November 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Arava was the first med I was put on. It did absolutely nothing for me - and I tried it for six months. That said, I've had problems with many biologics. Either they make me really sick to my stomach, they intensify my symptoms or they do nothing. I do hope it works for you.

November 30, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I took methotrexate and it made me feel awful. I have been taking Arava for about six weeks now. It doesn't make me sick but it doesn't help that much either. I switched my insurance to an medicare adv. plan that helps more with drug costs so I can go back on enbrel, which is the only thing that's helped me so far.

November 27, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Been on Arava for 2 years. Feeling good, haven't experienced side effects.

March 28, 2025

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